‘I am still traumatised’: French police accused of brutalising minors
Summary
Several French minors have been seriously injured during police actions amid protests against the education system. The police have used batons, tear gas, and rubber bullets, with many young protesters suffering wounds and trauma. French authorities say the police acted out of necessity, while critics say the harsh measures fuel mistrust and anger.Key Facts
- Protests began in mid-September with French high school students showing anger at the education system.
- Police used batons, tear gas grenades, and rubber bullets on protesters, including minors.
- Enzo, 17, needed hospital treatment for a head injury after police hit him with a baton.
- Eden, 14, was injured when police fired a tear gas grenade at his face and cannot currently speak.
- Mael, 16, lost sight in one eye after being hit by a rubber bullet fired by police.
- Police officials say their actions were proportionate and necessary; hundreds of officers were also injured.
- Nearly 6,900 people have been detained in connection to the protests; 86% of those are minors.
- France’s police watchdog is investigating 36 cases of alleged police misconduct during the protests.
- More than half a million people protested nationwide recently, including about 100,000 in Paris.
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